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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.68, 3,511.97 and 698.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.68, 3,511.97 and 698.07 is: 1,046.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.68 : 3,511.97 = 698.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.68/3,511.97 = 698.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.68x = 3,511.97 × 698.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.68x = 2,451,600.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,451,600.90/2,341.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.94

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